2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-250 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 632 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80. 2009 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-250 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 70 L |